Cow Signals® is an exciting method to help dairy farmers and their employees to better recognize and understand the body language of the cow and the herd. The goal is to help participants use “intentional” observation to recognize illness and discomfort in an early stage. Ultimately, when problems are seen, causes and possible solutions can be [...]

Dr. Bev Chard will be offering this full-day course and practical session that will focus on the management of the calf from birth to weaning. Course highlights include resuscitation of the newborn calf, colostrum management, young calf housing and nutrition, common diseases, and vaccination strategies. The latest concepts in calf rearing will be presented. An on [...]

Dr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. The goal is to allow participants to more quickly and accurately identify, diagnose and treat sick cows. The focus of the course will be teaching practical skills. The first day of this course is a class-based teaching session, and [...]

Dr. John Dick presents this two-day, 10-hour “hands on” course on the examination of the sick cow. The goal is to allow participants to more quickly and accurately identify, diagnose and treat sick cows. The focus of the course will be teaching practical skills. The first day of this course is a class-based teaching session, and [...]

proAction validation is a necessary part of running a dairy farm now, and its goal of ensuring Canadian milk is of the highest quality and produced in responsibly is very valuable to our industry. However, the requirements to achieve a successful validation can be daunting. There is plenty of paperwork to be organized, lots of records [...]

We have brought Dr. Dick Clegg out of retirement again to present this afternoon course that will focus on the practical management of hoof health in the dairy herd. Common foot and hoof conditions will be discussed in the classroom session, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventative strategies. Trimming techniques on normal, overgrown and lame cows will [...]

Dr. Dan the Mastitis Man presents this afternoon course with the objective to refresh and enhance knowledge in: The goals of milk harvesting. Milk letdown biology. Efficient, effective milking routines. Mastitis recognition and treatment protocols. Basic milking equipment function and troubleshooting. There will be plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. Contact the office to sign [...]

Dr. Bev Chard will be offering this afternoon course that will focus on the practical management of the calving cow. It will review when to move a cow to the freshening pen, the signs of normal calving progress and when to check the cow or assist. Common obstetrical problems will be reviewed and tips presented on [...]